The Colorado Department of Transportation and contractor Cruz Construction Inc. of Colorado Springs started a project this week to improve safety along several highways in Southwest Colorado. Work will include the upgraded of several sections of guardrail across the region. The project, scheduled for completion by the end of April, was contracted to Cruz for $588,125.
Work includes guardrail removal and replacement, as well as erosion control and shoulder work along various sections of four state and U.S. highways in Montrose, San Miguel, La Plata and Archuleta counties. Work is expected to be accomplished in the following order:
Colorado Highway 141: various sections between mileposts 18.4 and 89, from Slickrock in San Miguel County to south of the Montrose/Mesa county lineU.S. Highway 550: various sections between mileposts 3.5 and 3.8, in La Plata County, just north of the New Mexico state lineColorado Highway 172: various sections between 11.8 and 22.5, in La Plata County, between Ignacio and the junction with U.S. 160 in DurangoColorado Highway 151: various sections between mileposts 16.2 and 18.6, in Archuleta County at ArbolesDuring the project, motorists can expect a right lane closure where work zones exist, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Monday through Friday. In some locations, single-lane, alternating traffic will be necessary. Motorists are urged to drive with care through the intersection construction zones and watch for workers, equipment and pedestrians.